Oscar Piastri, 4th on the starting grid in Brazil: "There is still an opportunity to win the race"

After losing the championship lead following the Mexican Grand Prix and crashing during the Sprint race in Brazil, Oscar piastri continues his poor qualifying run. Far from his teammate's pole position Lando NorrisThe Australian will start only fourth on the grid on Sunday. Still in contention for the title despite trailing his teammate Lando Norris by nine points, the Melbourne native will have to draw as much on his mental strength as on his technical abilities. McLaren to try and dislodge its main rival in the championship.

While a fourth-place finish isn't theoretically catastrophic, Piastri expressed his incomprehension after the qualifying session. It was a tough session. I tried to use all the traction I had, but it was quite difficult. he acknowledges. These are slightly different conditions than yesterday, quite surprising. I haven't really improved my time between each qualifying session, which is quite surprising, quite strange. Ultimately, I'm leaving time on the table, but it's difficult to make up for it."

The tide could still turn at Interlagos

When asked about his chances of winning the race, Oscar Piastri nevertheless appeared optimistic.  [Lando Norris is] not necessarily [out of reach]. There's still an opportunity to win the race. I need to improve. There are things I need to tweak a bit, but it's still possible. he hopes. I will do my best. »

At Interlagos, Oscar Piastri has never finished higher than eighth place (8th in 2024 and 14th in 2023). On Sunday, he will therefore have a chance to defy the statistics and challenge Lando Norris's championship lead. Join us on Sunday at 18 p.m. (French time) on Canal+ and AUTOhebdo.fr for live commentary to follow the conclusion of this Brazilian Grand Prix, which promises to be thrilling.

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